Plastic Surgery Blog

Cosmetic surgery gifts are on the rise, with a major year-on-year increase in sales of gift vouchers this past holiday season. Many patients are favouring the non-surgical gift vouchers over ‘traditional’ beauty gift vouchers as the effects are longer lasting, and you get more bang for the buck. Chow Center for Facial Plastic Surgery also […]

A 16th century book detailing one of the earliest rhinoplasty operations came to light when it was sold at auction. The operations were carried out to repair faces that had been wounded in battle. The tome is illustrated with diagrams in which the patient’s nose was attached to a flap of skin from his upper […]

Before committing to any plastic surgery procedures, it’s a good idea to do thorough research. The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery launched a third edition of THE FACE BOOK which covers everything facial plastic surgery has to offer. The Face book is available in our office; for more information, email us!

Read here about a unique facial plastic surgery that saved a 12 year old boy’s jaws.

The increased popularity of cosmetic injectable fillers has also resulted in a rise in illegal injections with dangerous substances by unlicensed or unqualified injectors. Make sure to always go to a facial plastic surgeron for all your aesthetic needs.

According to research, the most common type of adult acne appears to be correlated with smoking cigarettes.

Using a good exfoliator together with moisturizer and sunscreen can help you greatly minimize the appearance of lines in your face. Read here to find out how.

Despite the new advances made almost daily in advancing beauty, it’s important to remember medical treatments are best left to medical professionals. Always be sure to consult a doctor before trying a new medical treatment. Including Latisse!

Among those of us who are Asian, at least half are born without that coveted “double eyelid.” This double eyelid is created when a fold, or crease, exists in the upper eyelids, and often makes the eyes themselves appear larger and more striking. Double eyelid surgery is a safe and established way to provide this […]

A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study found Botox boosts overall quality of life and self-esteem, U.S. researchers say. To find out more about Botox and other procedures please visit Non Surgical Facial Procedures